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Featured Artist: Singer M. Maggie will ignite your soul

M. Maggie is a poet and songwriter based out of New York City.

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Featured Artist: Singer M. Maggie Will Ignite Your Soul
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Through a partnership with Reverbnation, Unheard Voices has the chance to find upcoming artists who are not only cultivating their way through the music industry but making a difference while doing it.

In an industry that is so rough our goal is to find talented artists that often go under represented in an industry that praises mainstream success.

This month we would like to introduce M. Maggie. M. Maggie is a poet and songwriter based out of the big apple, NYC.

M. Maggie caught my attention with her soul inspiring music and catchy lyrics to go long with it. She says growing up around New Orleans influenced a mix of Soul, Blues and Jazz is what is undeniably incorp​orated in each piece she writes.

Behind the scenes of her music, M. Maggie also plays the violin and piano and is the lead singer of the Soul-Pop band MARYMAC.

From playful Pop to vibey R&B and Neo soul, M Maggie brings catchy, consci​ous-dr​iven lyrics with an energy that is sure to ignite your soul.

Get to know M. Maggie:

UV: When did you fall in love with music?
M. Maggie: I’m constantly falling in love with music! My mom used to play VH1 every morning before school; I wanted to have a number 1 song and be in a music video.

UV: How long have you been creating and performing music?
M. Maggie: It started in elementary when I sang in musicals and began to play the violin and piano. I always wanted to make my own pieces and share them with my family. I can’t stop!

UV:How would you describe your music?
M. Maggie:My music is Rhythmic and Soulful. I love many different genres and really enjoy working with different musicians and producers. The genre may change but my heart and soul will always stay open and honest to new knowledge and ideas wrapped in a poetic package signed M. Maggie.

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UV:What artist have the greatest musical influences on you and your music?
M. Maggie: Michael Jackson is a big one. He wrote incredible songs and he could sing his heart out at such a young age. Also Bob Marley; His voice was filled with love and peace and acceptance: One Love. What more could the world ask for in an artist? His work was so simple yet so powerful and effective.

UV: What advice do you have for other indie artists trying to succeed?
Maggie: Keep moving forward. Not everyone will love your ideas. Mostly because sometimes what you think is the finish line may just be a stepping stone. You will be challenged and feel like giving up but there is light at the end!

UV: What is the hardest challenge you’ve encountered with building your fan base?
Maggie: It’s simple really, you have to engage. Shout people out and respond when they post up your songs. Social Media makes it so easy. You can search every tag and see all the people who are affected by your music. Let them know you see them; you need them!

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UV: How in tune are you with your fans?
Maggie: So much! I am overactive on twitter and Like everything ever posted about the music I release. Its so beautiful to see the comments, videos and to see my lyrics being posted up. It really makes the struggle worth it and It’s a reminder to keep going when I have emotional days or miss my family.

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UV: Has anyone ever given you negative feedback on your music, if so how did you react?
Maggie: Because I work with a lot of producers, there is a collaboration process. Everyone is going to have a different idea, that’s the point of having a unique mind. I’ve learned to listen to all the notes and apply them and really work through the process until I know what works and doesn’t work. I definitely stick up for the pieces that I feel strongly about, that is the power of collaboration. You have to work together to make the best possible song.

Other times a producer won’t like the direction I took. Not a big deal, I just take my idea to another producer that I feel fit and make an even more amazing piece. You can’t kill my spirit. I fight for what I believe. I fight for my art.

UV: How important and how difficult is it to support your career with your own money?
Maggie: Wow! It’s important because I want full control over my work. I want to write what I want and put out music non stop. I don’t want boundaries. It’s hard because it’s NYC. You have to keep yourself afloat at first with small jobs until you can find something music related to inspire you and bring in income. On top of that you have to manage yourself as a business. The hardest thing is asking for help. There are tons of artist in this city (or online) in the same position, waiting to be apart of a project that eventually blows up. You have to have the confidence and be that project and plug in the right people. You have to do the work!

UV: To date, what has been your best performance? When was it, where was it and why was it your best?
Maggie: My best performance was with my band MARYMAC. We played spring 2014 at the venue SPiN near Madison Square Park in New York City. It was an amazing night. We had so many people there and threw a party after for everyone that came. We had a couple ping pong tables and there was a breakdancing competition after. I love it there!

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UV: And where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?
Maggie: I will definitely have about 3 albums out and be traveling the world. My dream is to spend a month or two in different cities around the world and learn about the culture and lifestyles and write about them. I want to share with everyone what I find; translate the world. I can’t wait!

UV: What current projects do you have out or forthcoming projects in progress?
Maggie: My 3 song collaboration with NY producer Black Coast is up on ITunes. I am currently working on an EP that is set to release before the end of the year. I will be dropping some singles and videos to give you a taste of what is to come. Stay connected to my twitter @MMaggieMiller for updates. Also doing a lot of writing with producers releasing under their name so keep an ear out! I’m really happy with how the music is coming out!

UV:Encouragement, inspiration..
Maggie: Believe! Believe in your art, perfect your craft and never stop learning.

Good music will be heard!


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Meet singer TruSoul Davis

As an up & coming artist hailing from Cleveland, Ohio’s Morris Black housing projects, TruSoul Davis is adamant to keep love in music.

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  • As an up & coming singer hailing from Cleveland, Ohio’s Morris Black housing projects, TruSoul Davis discovered his affinity for music at a young age, singing in local choirs in his youth.

TruSoul Davis discovers his voice

In his later years, he began to take music more seriously, honing in on his gifts and finding his voice. TruSoul Davis went on to release multiple singles leading up to his first major release “The Tru Experience” to widespread local & international (UK) acclaim.

After a short promotional tour that included various radio station visits & shows such as “The FreeThinkers Tour”, “Indie Acoustic Soul Live” & “Song Wars 5” to name a few, TruSoul looks to make an impact in the R&B scene by “Bringing real R&B back”, as he says.

Unheard Voices had a chance to ask TruSoul Davis some questions on his journey.

Get to know the soul singer below and see why he’s Unheard Voices featured artist of the month.

Unheard Voices: When did you fall in love with music?
TruSoul Davis: At a very young age, probably about 5 years old. I can remember back when my mother used to bring home records from her job at the local record shop and let me just “dive” deep into her collection from artists like Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Al Green, etc.

Unheard Voices: How would you describe your style of music?
TruSoul Davis: Simply a touch of 90’s RnB with today’s twist.

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Unheard Voices: What is the meaning behind your name?
TruSoul Davis: My name came from me and a friend of mine listening to music. I started to sing the song we were listening to with a lil bit more sauce then my friend was like ” man you sang that with some true soul ” so I just dropped the “e” and put it together.

Unheard Voices: What does your work aim to say?
Trusoul Davis: With my music, I sing songs to the hearts of women and the minds of men showing the up’s and downs of love and life, good and bad, and just trying to keep ” love” in music because we need it.

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Unheard Voices: What or who have the greatest musical influences on you and your music?
TruSoul Davis: There are just too many to name. I can name a few to keep it brief; artists like Luther Vandross, Donny Hathaway, Johnny Gill, Dave Hollister, Michael Jackson just to name some ALL PLAY A GREAT PART IN MY MUSIC.

Unheard Voices: What has been the biggest challenge you have encountered during your journey with music?
TruSoul Davis: The biggest challenge I have encountered is being my own worst critic, and just trusting the process.

Unheard Voices: Where do you see yourself musically in five years?
TruSoul Davis: I can’t say but what I will say is “where ever hard work and consistency gets me”

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Unheard Voices: What is next in the works for TruSoul Davis?
TruSoul Davis: Dropping a video to my latest single “Wildflower” ft my homie Big Trip. Shout out my shooter Logan Kyngston also some big shows coming this summer.

Unheard Voices: What do you like to do in your free time (outside of music)?
TruSoul Davis: Outside of music I love spending time with loved ones, working out, and doing something proactive for those around me friends and strangers alike.

Unheard Voices: In closing, I would like for you to leave the Unheard Voices readers words of encouragement and inspiration, especially for those pursuing a career in music and entertainment.
TruSoul Davis: Some words of encouragement for those grinding just like me “keep ya head down stay focused stay sharp rock with the people that rock with you just like that and TRUST THE PROCESS stay consistent and results will come”.

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Missin Peace holds police accountable with national misconduct database

Missin Peace is the only national police misconduct database that collects formal civilian complaints against law enforcement.

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Missin Peace is on a mission to connect the dots when it comes to police misconduct.

For decades, many Americans have suffered various forms of brutality and injustice at the hands of “bad” law enforcement officers.

With the upsurge of cell phone cameras, citizens are finally able to document their interaction with police. The unfortunate murders of
Daunte Wright, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and many others have galvanized the masses to demand justice.

Police officers are intended to be public servants, but what happens when the officer is accused of misconduct?

Sometimes, a civilian puts in a complaint in a step towards holding the officer accountable. But only a small percent of complaints result in the officer being disciplined —partly because the accusations are hidden.

Records of misconduct are filed away and rarely seen outside of their department.

Investigators can’t take action against corrupt officers if they are missing the pieces of the puzzle regarding stories of misconduct.

That’s where Missin Peace comes in.

How Missin Peace works

Missin Peace is a national police misconduct database that collects formal civilian complaints against law enforcement.

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Released in 2017, the registry offers two type of accounts.

One, it enables civilians to put the formal complaints they filed against the officer on record. Civilians are able to submit the official civilian complaint along with pictures, videos, and other accompanying documentation.

Two, the database also serves as a portal for investigative journalists, hiring managers, and civil rights attorneys to conduct research. For this type of account, users must contact Missin Peace to be granted access.

Currently, Missin Peace is the only national police misconduct database that allows citizens to follow and find any police officer’s history of complaints. The organization’s goal is to increase awareness on the database to be used as a tool for police accountability.

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For civilians who file their complaints on the database, personal information is stripped from the complaint, assuring complete anonymity.

The intent is to put on record police misconduct without fear of retaliation.

Traditionally, corrupt law enforcement officers have been allowed to transfer from one department to another and avoid the repercussions of their actions. To circumvent the recycling of corrupt cops, the American public and politicians finally understand the need for a centralized database of citizen complaints.

Missin Peace is here to fill in that void.

How to submit your complaint(s) in the database

If you have filed a complaint against a law enforcement officer, Missin Peace encourages you to put your complaint in the database to fill in the missing pieces. It doesn’t matter how old the complaint is, as long as it’s official.

To visit Missin Peace, check out their website and spread the word with your loved ones.

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Rapper Chad Watson Is Poised To Become LA’s Next Rising Star

Chad Watson is a lyricist, songwriter, producer, and classically trained pianist based out of the Los Angeles area.

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Chad Watson is a rapper, songwriter, producer, and classically trained pianist based out of the Los Angeles area.

Who is rapper Chad Watson?

His roots began in the church at a young age where his love for music manifested. But it was only a few years ago that he started taking music seriously and he’s never looked back since.

His deep appreciation of acts like Andre 3000, transcends into his own style. He is the quinessential artist that is poised to become one of the biggest acts in the country and he’s well on his way.

With his growing buzz, he has appeared on various media platforms and now Unheard Voices.

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We had the chance to chat with Chad Watson, asking the music artist questions on his journey.

Check it out below and click here to listen to his music on YouTube.

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